Kean Stage
Union, NJ
US
Position Overview: Hudson Community Enterprises in partnership with Kean Stage at Kean University in Union, NJ, is seeking a dedicated Administrative/Marketing Assistant to support the Manager of Kean Stage with daily operations and marketing activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, a strong communicator, and passionate about the performing arts. This part-time role offers the opportunity to engage in administrative and event-related responsibilities, contributing to the success of Kean Stage's events and programming.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain the Manager of Kean Stage’s calendar and daily schedule, ensuring efficient time management.
Answer phones, direct calls, and take messages.
Perform clerical duties, including data entry, reporting, filing, and basic record-keeping.
Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and take and distribute minutes to team members.
Serve as a liaison between the Theatre Management & Programming Office and various University offices, departments, and external partners (e.g., artist management and agents).
Manage office supply requests and work orders with various University departments such as IT, Facilities, and University Relations.
Research programming and artist sales at comparable venues, assisting in strategic planning.
Create detailed spreadsheets and reports on artist and speaker data.
Arrange hospitality, travel, merchandise, and accommodation for artists as required.
Coordinate ASL interpreters for events, ensuring all necessary event details are provided.
Provide on-site event support as an artist liaison or front-of-house staff member when needed.
Marketing Responsibilities:
Assist with marketing campaigns for events, collaborating with internal teams to promote programming through digital and print channels.
Post pre-designed materials and copywriting on social platforms to raise awareness of upcoming performances.
Maintain and organize artist/programming assets.
Update community calendars.
Assist in coordinating and scheduling the design and distribution of promotional materials such as flyers, posters, and digital banners in collaboration with the design team.
Support email marketing efforts by managing and updating email lists, as well as monitoring email campaign performance.
Research and engage with potential sponsors, advertisers, and community organizations to enhance event visibility and secure partnerships for promotional purposes.
To increase public engagement, help organize promotional events, artist meet-and-greets, and community outreach programs.
Stay informed on industry trends and competitors’ marketing strategies to help shape future campaigns.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent administrative experience.
Experience in marketing, particularly in the entertainment field..
Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Office Suite.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, academic environment.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
A flexible, proactive attitude with a collaborative spirit.
Knowledge or passion for the performing arts is a plus.
Position Details:
Part-time, hourly position, with a minimum of 20 hours per week, assigned to Kean University by Hudson Enterprises. This position requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.
In-person position.
Compensation commensurate with experience.
Immediate start.
Application Instructions: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include ‘Administrative/Marketing Assistant’ in the subject line.
Sep 30, 2024 -
$17.00 – $20.00 per hour
0a4df159-a3f0-4314-93f8-ab84f4a4e66a…
*NOTE: Do not copy/paste the above email address as it is
encoded with SPAM protection. Just click it to initiate an email from your
preferred email client.
9087375932
Blocking belongs
on the stage,
not on websites.
Our website is made possible by
displaying online advertisements to our visitors.
Please consider supporting us by
whitelisting playbill.com with your ad blocker.
Thank you!
